Thursday, May 13, 2010

Despite comparisons to 'Twilight' and 'True Blood', 'Vampire Diaries' has proven itself to be an engaging series with a mythology all its own. THe book series by L.J. Smith (which I've never read) has been adapted by Kevin Williamson into a fast-paced edge-of-your-seat action/romance with a great-looking, talented cast. The three leads, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, and Nina Dobrev, are excellent, and are well supported by an amazing ensemble. (Best not to get too attached to characters, though, as the series has shown that no one is particularly safe in the Mystic Falls world of vampires, witches, and, potentially, werewolves!)The season finale is this evening at 8 p.m. on the CW. Here's a preview:

From Just Jared: "Former Superman stars Dean Cain and Brandon Routh at the E League Playoff Game at Crossroads School on Saturday (May 8) in Santa Monica, Calif. Brandon, 30, played the titular hero of the 2006 film Superman Returns while Dean, 43, played Clark Kent in the 1993-7 TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman."